Radicals' vitriol hurt Republicans

Linda Sitnek

Nixa

The media are busy contem­plating the reason for the GOP defeat in this most recent elec­tion.

In my opinion, the lesson to be learned from the outcome is that when one party is so exclusive and divisive in its own politics, when it purges its more respect­ed and reasonable members and replaces them with extreme rad­­icals, it limits the number of peo­ple who believe as it does.

The vitriol this GOP has had for a sitting president for the past four years doesn't reflect a party that cares about patrio­tism, that has tolerance and compassion for others, nor has it projected itself as adults in the room. Its "Obama will be a one­term president" mantra forced it to allow all Americans to suf­fer while party members twid­dled their thumbs in D.C.

Romney certainly didn't help himself by never taking a stand and sticking with it, but GOP governors all over the country have tried desperately to turn back the pages on women's health care and rights, on immi­grants, stifled voter's rights, slashed taxes and created a harsh reality for their constitu­ents. They must reflect the GOP true values.

We live in an extremely di­verse country, and it is changing rapidly with new communica­tion technology so available.

It appears to me the GOP hasn't caught up with most of us in this century.

Obama projected a more vi­sionary and caring persona and, in spite of the money, I believe most Americans simply want to believe the president of our country will care about us. Oba­ma gave that impression.

While there are things I don't agree with Obama on, I believe he is honest, has family values, is forward-thinking and is a car­ing, compassionate person.

We all need to work together now, not cry over losses.

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Radicals' vitriol hurt Republicans

Linda SitnekNixaThe media are busy contem­plating the reason for the GOP defeat in this most recent elec­tion.In my opinion, the lesson to be learned from the outcome is that when one party is so